Jr. Data Verification Assistant-Entry Level at New York

REPORTS TO:  Managers, Data Production Department

 

LOCATION:  770 Broadway, New York City

 

 

 

Overview:  Scarborough, the nations premier source for local consumer insights, is looking for a skilled individual to join our New York Office as an Jr. Data Verification Analyst who will support the Scarborough Data Production team and report to the Managers, Data Production.  This entry level position requires strong numerical and logistical skills; strong technical knowledge of Excel, in particular working with macros; strong analytical skills are a must, though a research background is not required.  Scarborough measures the dynamic lives of American Adults including shopping patterns, lifestyles, and media habits locally, regionally, and nationally.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for adding/deleting/modifying of Scarborough syndicated and custom market databases using existing tables
• Perform strict quality control procedures related to the development of these databases ensuring accuracy both numerically and visually
• Read/write pseudo-code and understand and write simple Boolean statements as well as SQL select queries
• Perform logistical summations on survey questions and their responses in relation to similar questions to determine proper alignment of data
• Update tables with logistical statements to connect data
• Troubleshoot all potential issues/problems encountered during the production cycle
• Ensure that production deadlines are met, working closely within a team and other departments
• Responsible for creation and support of final product for client delivery

 

Secondary Responsibilities: 

 

• Working with our Business Process Improvement Department to perform data cleaning operations, restructure data files, and perform various forms of analysis during the cleaning process.

 

 

 Requirements

Skills and Experience:

 

• Bachelors Degree and/or 2+ years related experience (this is an entry level position)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working with macros
  • At the very least, should be comfortable recording macros/editing them manually to ensure they work in future scenarios.
  • Ideally, one should have experience using the Visual Basic Editor, mainly in Excel. 
• Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word

• Some basic programming knowledge helpful, particularly working with crosstabs (This is NOT a programming position.)

• Detail oriented with strong numerical and logistic abilities
• Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload from multiple departments
• Ability to interact well within a team and to work independently

 

We believe a company is only as good as its people. Our goal is to create a diverse workplace where each team member is valued and respected.  We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive compensation, excellent health care options, and 401K matching. 

 

Send your resume and salary requirements to [Click Here to Email Your Resum].  Please include Job #NYDVA613 in your subject line and on all correspondence.

Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: Scarborough.